Recent content by Durham Ranger

Take care of yourself - perhaps wrap up in cotton wool until kick off

I'm sure he will come back, I for one certainly hope so - he's a valuable contributor as well as a member of the board, speaking as a very occasional poster - mainly revolving around grandchildren it would seem :). I follow the tactical discussions and player qualities (as observed by our...

Rather fun - the Iberian commentary

Flippin Marvelous Bloody Tremendous News Man. As an aside: Bought the grandsons the Playoff Final away strip top (both 1yr old in October) - they only had 4-5 yr olds left - so - plenty of time to iniate the indoctrination (stoked by their fathers) - they'll be getting a CD disc of the...

Been out chasing salmo - I’m very tired… but happy

Just watched the Full 90 with Danny & Franky first run through since Saturday, bin saving it up - Flippin Tremendous Man - the noise, the passion, the endeavour, and that's just from Danny... Absolutely wonderful to be able to share it with 3 generations, admittedly the 3rd one was honing his...

Eldest and grand son - just after VAR...

Flippin Tremendous Man!!! The 85 pages attest to a thorough exploration of the game, the experience, key moments, case for VAR and the incomprehensible rubbish commentary so nothing for me to add other than the a brief outline of my\our journey 24th May, 2025. Got away at 3.45am in light...

Good grief - just got the green light for London visit - both my boys down there- youngest came back last weekend from a stag do in San Sebastian with raging meningitis - elder brother met him off the plane and straight to West Middlesex Hospital Sunday - mega cocktail of meds and improving...

Hmmmm - that was a difficult watch but after our wonderful start we seem to have required a mercurial spell or two in a game and the need to score spectacular goals to win point(s) against organised commited, industrious sides - with a penchant for ceding points to bottom of the league sides so...

Just for the record the Grandson eventually made it for the last 30mins after a protracted evening meal (hic!) - is already practicing his R foot volley with a fierce concentration and signed off with a vigourous 97th min double fist pump. The sheep white noise has been replaced by a bouncing...

Great night, apparently - woke up at 2.30am fully dressed on the sofa surrounded by wine bottles but delightfully no hangover - stream eventually came to life immediately after Wilson's goal - granddaughter has a teddy bear with a Sunderland scarf - have the next teddy bear, need to get...

It’s in the post…

Ah, actually 3250grms - maybe a winning formation? But otherwise good advice